"in the midst of life's turbulent storms, we find solace in the delicate petals of existence, for it is within their fragile beauty that we discover the strength to endure and the courage to blossom."
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an idol, a talented music producer. a heartstopper, a dream.
when people think of nishimura riki, they think of the sun. someone who always lights the paths. someone untouchable. someone radiant. everything about him is infectious. his smile, his laughter, his music. he spreads his light like the sun's rays, warming hearts and inspiring passion.
but people, they never think of ha nabi. day in, day out, she pours her soul into her job, producing music. but deep down, she's sad to know that all she will ever amount to for these people is a name in a list of credits.
that is, until she meets him.
until everything changes.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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